A 62-year-old man from Liverpool has died following a three-vehicle crash at roadworks on Rochdale Road in Edenfield, near Bury. The incident happened at around 11.20am on Monday, October 26, and involved a green Deutz tractor, a Ford transit van and a Mercedes Dropside lorry.
The man, named as Patrick Whelan, suffered fatal injuries at the scene. The crash occurred at the site of temporary utility works, where contractors were erecting telegraph poles. A second worker, a man in his 30s, was also injured and taken to hospital, though his injuries were not life-threatening.
Family pays tribute
In a tribute issued through Lancashire Police, Mr Whelan's family said they were devastated by his death. They described him as a hard worker and a jolly man who would be missed by his family and work colleagues.
Police cordoned off the road near the junction with Plunge Road while emergency services attended the scene.
Investigation continues
An investigation into the crash is ongoing. Officers are appealing for witnesses or anyone with information to come forward, particularly those who may have seen a green tractor towing a black trailer in the area at the time of the collision.
Anyone with CCTV, mobile or dashcam footage is asked to call police on 101 quoting log 0437 of October 26, or email the Serious Collision Investigation Unit at SCIU@lancashire.police.uk.
